Who tried to buy the 2014 ballot measures?

5:00 am, February 5, 2015Updated: 11:32 pm, February 5, 2015

The Center for Public Integrity compiled a list of the top donors to the groups pushing and fighting statewide ballot measures in 2014. To determine the 50 mega-donors behind the measures, the Center collected and analyzed state campaign finance filings from 85 ballot measure committees that were among the most prominent nationwide. Full methodology.

1.

Mile High USA Inc.

A subsidiary of Rhode Island-based Twin River Casino company, which owns a Colorado racetrack and betting parlor.

$19.8 million

contributed to 2014 ballot measure committees

2.

Anthem Inc. and affiliated entities

One of the nation's largest health insurance companies, which is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

$13 million

contributed to 2014 ballot measure committees

3.

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc.

A subsidiary of California-based Kaiser Permanente, one of the nation's largest managed health care organizations.

$12.4 million

contributed to 2014 ballot measure committees

4.

Table Mountain Rancheria

A Native American tribe that owns a casino near Fresno, California.

$11.7 million

contributed to 2014 ballot measure committees

5.

Norcal Mutual Insurance Co.

A California-based medical malpractice insurance company.

$11 million

contributed to 2014 ballot measure committees

6.

Monsanto

An agrochemical corporation based in St. Louis, Missouri.

$10.7 million

contributed to 2014 ballot measure committees

7.

The Doctors Company

A medical malpractice insurance company based in Napa, California.

$10.5 million

contributed to 2014 ballot measure committees

8.

Cooperative of American Physicians

A medical malpractice insurance company based in Los Angeles, California.

$10.3 million

contributed to 2014 ballot measure committees

9.

Wal-Mart

A multinational retail corporation based in Bentonville, Arkansas.

$9.5 million

contributed to 2014 ballot measure committees

10.

American Beverage Association

A national trade association based in Washington, D.C., that represents beverage producers.

$8.3 million

contributed to 2014 ballot measure committees

11.

DuPont Pioneer

An agricultural seed manufacturer and subsidiary of Delaware-based DuPont.

$7.5 million

contributed to 2014 ballot measure committees

12.

Health Net Inc.

A managed health care organization based in Woodland Hills, California.

$6.7 million

contributed to 2014 ballot measure committees

13.

Penn National Gaming Inc.

A Pennsylvania-based operator of casinos and racetracks.

$6.7 million

contributed to 2014 ballot measure committees

14.

California Hospital Association and related entities

An organization representing hospitals across southern California.

$6.1 million

contributed to 2014 ballot measure committees

15.

MGM Resorts International

A Nevada-based gaming company.

$5.5 million

contributed to 2014 ballot measure committees

16.

California Medical Association and related entities

A trade association of physicians that lobbies for expanded health care coverage for California residents.

$5.4 million

contributed to 2014 ballot measure committees

17.

Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk

A casino and hotel in Black Hawk, Colorado.

$5.1 million

contributed to 2014 ballot measure committees

18.

Blue Shield of California

A California health insurer, which is part of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

$5 million

contributed to 2014 ballot measure committees

19.

Medical Insurance Exchange of California

A California company that provides liability insurance to doctors, clinics and other medical providers.

$5 million

contributed to 2014 ballot measure committees

20.

PepsiCo Inc.

A multinational beverage company based in Purchase, New York.

$4.1 million

contributed to 2014 ballot measure committees

21.

Isle of Capri Casinos Inc.

A Missouri-based gaming corporation.

$4.1 million

contributed to 2014 ballot measure committees

22.

BP

An international oil company based in London but with major U.S. operations.

$4 million

contributed to 2014 ballot measure committees

23.

ConocoPhillips Alaska

A subsidiary of oil company ConocoPhillips, which is based in Houston, Texas.